ATTN: LGBT MILITARY VETERANS (OR ACTIVE-DUTY MILITARY!)
You are cordially invited to join Veterans for Human Rights for this year’s Color Guard for the Seattle Pride Parade on Sunday morning, June 29 at 4th Ave. & Union St. Parade steps off promptly at 11 a.m. www.vfhr.org.

ONGOING (thru JULY 6)Revealing Queer
MOHAI (Museum of History & Industry) proudly presents Revealing Queer, a landmark exhibit exploring how the Puget Sound LGBTQ community has grown, changed, become more visible, and worked towards equality. Informed throughout by the lived experiences of this incredibly diverse population, the exhibit traces its history from an emerging underground group in the years before the Stonewall Riots of 1969, to the large and politically active community that helped make marriage equality law in Washington State in 2012. MOHAI (860 Terry Ave.) Tickets: $14-adults; $12 students/seniors/military. First Thursday is FREE. Open daily 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Thursdays until 8 p.m. www.mohai.org

FRIDAY, JUNE 6The Seattle University LGBTQ Network Q-BBQ
An LGBTQ BBQ for SU students, staff, faculty, administrators and alumni. The Second Annual Lavender Alumni Award will be presented at the Q-BBQ. 4:30-6:30 p.m. at SU International Student Center (901 12th Ave.) More info at http://www.eventbrite.com/e/q-bbq-lgbtq-barbecue-with-oma-registration-11509702831?aff=es2&rank=25

FRIDAY, JUNE 6A Rare Screening of The Celluloid Closet
What That's Entertainment did for movie musicals, The Celluloid Closet does for Hollywood homosexuality, as this exuberant, eye-opening movie serves up a dazzling hundred-year history of the role of Gay men and Lesbians on the silver screen. Tom Hanks, Susan Sarandon, Whoopi Goldberg, Tony Curtis, Harvey Fierstein and Gore Vidal are just a few of the many actors, writers and commentators who provide funny and insightful anecdotes. Based on Vito Russo's groundbreaking book on the history of the GLBT community's portrayal in the movies. One showing only at 7 p.m., Gay City’s Calamus Auditorium (517 E. Pike St.) Admission is free. All attendees are invited to a discussion of the film after the screening.

SATURDAY, JUNE 7Word Play: A Spoken Word Poetry Festival
Join Gay City for the third annual Word Play festival, a one-day spoken word festival from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., at Calamus Auditorium at Gay City (517 E. Pike St.) including two workshops, a performance, and an artists reception. Word Play is a collaborative effort to explore recovery from a Queer perspective. The workshop leaders will share their expertise and encourage participants to explore their own recovery experiences through spoken word. Seven poets from different recovery backgrounds will take the mic to speak truth about bottoming out, getting back up and moving on. Consi, Dorothy Frances Kent, Kristina Armenakis, Okanomode, Stephanie Van Streefkerk, Tara Hardy, and That SeattleGuy will perform at 7 p.m., followed by an artists’ reception. FREE. Complete details and poet biographies at www.gaycity.org/wordplay.

SATURDAY, JUNE 7SEAMEC Volunteer Interviewer Orientation
Join the crew who will be interviewing this election cycle’s crop of candidates to find out just how LGBT-friendly they are. At the Capitol Hill Branch of the Seattle Public Library 425 Harvard Ave E, Seattle, from 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM (Open to Public). For more info email seamec2014@gmail.com or leave message at 206-666-8058

SATURDAY, JUNE 7Theatre22 Presents The Lisbon Traviata(See June 6 for details.)

SUNDAY, JUNE 8Seattle Gay Day of Service – Capitol Hill Clean Sweep
Want to help your community and have fun at the same time? This year, PrideFest's Gay Day of Service and Capitol Hill Chamber of Commerce's Clean Sweep join together for a big clean-up of Capitol Hill streets. Meet at 10 a.m. at the Cal Anderson Park Shelter House (11th Ave. and E. Olive St.) Breakfast and coffee provided by Starbucks and lunch by local Capitol Hill eateries will be served to volunteers. Entertainment will be provided and every volunteer will receive a T-shirt to commemorate the event. All cleaning supplies provided. You just need to show up! www.caphillchamber.org; www.eventbrite.com/e/capitol-hill-clean-sweep-tickets-11246210719

SUNDAY, JUNE 8South Park Gay Pride Picnic
From 1-4 p.m., at Duwamish Waterway Park (7900 10th Ave. S. at S. Elmgrove St.) on the river, there will be free hot dogs and veggie dogs for the first 200 people. Performers include local South Park Queer/Punk/Rock/Blues/Surf band “Gnarlene and the Frisky Pigs” who will play songs from their new album, Party on Uranus, followed by the sultry Latin styles of Alma y Azucar, from bossa nova to salsa to tango. The last hour will feature DJ Luis V from the popular Noche Latina at Neighbours playing for several performers: Isabella and Jennifer will dazzle us with their passion and drag attire, Chucho will mesmerize us with his belly dance moves, and White Center native Sarey Savy will have us on our feet with his original pop/dance songs. South Park Arts Council will have a kid-friendly arts and crafts table, and the South Park Branch library will feature books on LGBTQ issues in English and Spanish. We are partnering again with Entre Hermanos, a 501(c)(3) non-profit, that has been such a great supporter of the picnic, and our sponsors include: Entre Hermano, Burdick Brewing, Central Co-op/Madison Market, City of Seattle Arts and Culture, ForSalby’s, Jeff Hayes/Drummer-Boy.org, Little Rae’s Bakery, RT Brokerage, the Rose Street Garden Club, and Seattle Gay News. www.facebook.com/events/280392392121121 or email Randy at gaypridesouthpark@hotmail.com

SUNDAY, JUNE 8Theatre22 Presents The Lisbon Traviata(See June 6 for details.)

MONDAY, JUNE 9Lambda Legal Presents Just Gender
Lambda Legal is pleased to partner with Buddha Dog Productions and Kino Lorber EDU to present the Seattle screening of the documentary feature, Just Gender, narrated by Tony and Emmy-award winning actress Bebe Neuwirth at the Varsity Theatre (4329 University Way NE), 6:30-9 p.m. Space is limited. RSVPs to this FREE community film event at www.facebook.com/events/721730741212572

TUESDAY, JUNE 10Lavender Graduation: Be Your Own Queen!
The University of Washington Q Center hosts the UW’s annual LGBTQ-friendly Lavender graduation ceremony for all students eligible to graduate during the 2013-14 academic year (including fall 2014). Keynote speech & performance by Aleska Manila. All welcome. UW Tower (4333 Brooklyn Ave. N.E.), Mezzanine Level Lounge, 6-8:30 p.m. (Ceremony participants are asked to arrive by 5:15 p.m.) For more information, visit http://depts.washington.edu/qcenter/wordpress/lavender-graduation/

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 11POZ Seattle Pride BBQ Monthly Social
Meet us on the back patio for their first Summer Grillin’ event. Please bring out the rainbows, triangles, flags! Wear bright, colorful shirts, shorts, socks, boas, hats, etc. … to show off your pride. 6-8 p.m. $5 suggested donation – no one turned away for lack of funds. Social gathering of POZ and POZ-friendly people meets 2nd Wednesday each month at The Cuff Complex (1533 13th Ave.). www.pozseattle.org.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 11“Pay It No Mind: The Life and Times of Marsha P. Johnson”
You are invited to the Seattle premiere screening of a feature length documentary (1 hour) about this revolutionary trans-activist of Color, Stonewall instigator, and founder of Street Transgender Action Revolutionaries (STAR) at 7 p.m. in the Grand Hall at Langston Hughes Performing Arts Institute (104 17th Ave. S. at E. Yesler Way). A community talk follows the film. FREE. Reserve your seat at www.brownpapertickets.com/event/680021.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 11“The Films of Rock Hudson”
Seattle Art Museum honors Pride Month and actor Rock Hudson, iconic Hollywood leading man, whose public announcement of his AIDS diagnosis and death in 1985 galvanized support for people with HIV/AIDS. SAM will show: Written on the Wind on Wednesday, June 11 and All that Heaven Allows on Friday, June 13 at Plestcheeff Auditorium (1300 1st Ave., enter the museum at 1st Ave. & University St for closest access to the auditorium) – screenings at 7:30 p.m. Series tickets may be purchased online, at the ticketing desk at any of SAM's three sites, or over the phone with a credit card by calling the SAM box office at 206-654-3121. A limited number of single-film tickets may be available on a first-come, first-served basis the day of the show, at 7:25 p.m., at the auditorium entrance for $8 (cash/check only). www.seattleartmuseum.org

THURSDAY, JUNE 12Trans*Parency All Ages Dance Party
7-11 p.m. at The Vera Project (Seattle Center north of Key Arena in the Northwest Rooms near SIFF offices). House styles of Kid Amiga will kick us off, followed by the talented Miss Shelrawka for a night of dancing! This is a fundraising party for Gender Justice League, and the 2014 Trans Pride!! http://seattle.gaycities.com/events/357529-trans-parency

THURSDAY, JUNE 12Divas Take the Hill – Ride the Soul Train all night long!A benefit for the Inspire Youth Project to support at-risk youth, specifically those affected by HIV/AIDS. Put on your bell-bottom pants and prepare for the Pride Kickoff event of the season with drinks, dancing, and drag queens galore! 7:30 p.m. doors; 8 p.m. performances. Velocity Dance Center (1621 12th Ave.). www.facebook.com/events/140556506114758/

THURSDAY, JUNE 12Theatre22 Presents The Lisbon Traviata(See June 6 for details.)

FRIDAY, JUNE 13Theatre22 Presents The Lisbon Traviata(See June 6 for details.)

SATURDAY, JUNE 14Seattle Pride Picnic
Join us for The 5th Annual Seattle Pride Picnic! The Seattle Pride Picnic is a chance for family and friends to come together in one of Seattle's iconic parks and celebrate our amazing community. All the fun begins at 11 a.m. at Volunteer Park (14th Ave. & E. Prospect St.) in Seattle's Capitol Hill neighborhood. www.seattlepride.org

SATURDAY JUNE 14Seattle Men's Chorus – “Falling in Love Again – Deutschland”
For one night only at The Paramount Theatre (911 Pine St.), Seattle Men's Chorus presents Jake Heggie and Gene Scheer's For a Look or a Touch, a powerful story about the relatively untouched and unknown subject of Gay persecution during the Holocaust, an original work commissioned by Seattle’s Music of Remembrance. Act II will feature a few selections of American Jazz and other music of celebration to help put you in the spirit of Pride.
8 p.m. Tickets: $25, $35, $45, $55. www.seattlemenschorus.org

SATURDAY, JUNE 14Theatre22 Presents The Lisbon Traviata(See June 6 for details.)

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 18GSBA Luncheon – Travel & Tourism
In partnership with Visit Seattle, this month’s luncheon will focus on travel and tourism. In addition to a dynamic pair of expert speakers on LGBT travel, the luncheon will present a unique opportunity for members and guests to interact with Seattle’s tourism industry with a pre-luncheon showcase. The luncheon will be held from 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at Sheraton Seattle Hotel (1400 6th Ave.). Speakers for the luncheon are Merryn Johns, Editor in Chief, Curve Magazine and Ed Salvato, Editor in Chief, Man About World. The luncheon is sponsored by Holland America Lines. Registration: $40 members, $40 nonmembers, walk-ins $5 more at the door. www.thegsba.org or 206-363-9188.

THURSDAY, JUNE 19Chelsea Manning: Anti-War Activist & Trans Freedom Fighter
Brave whistleblower Chelsea Manning was sentenced to 35 years in prison for exposing war crimes that showed the true human cost of U.S. militarism in Iraq and Afghanistan. She has faced harsh government retaliation and is now fighting to receive adequate health care as a Trans woman in military prison. Come to this meeting to strategize on what can be done to building the movement to free Chelsea Manning and advance Transgender rights. 7:30 p.m. with dinner at 6:30 p.m. for $8.50 donation. New Freeway Hall (5018 Rainier Ave. S.) 206-722-6057, RWseattle@mindspring.com. Everyone welcome. Call in advance to arrange childcare. Wheelchair accessible.

THURSDAY, JUNE 19Theatre22 Presents The Lisbon Traviata(See June 6 for details.)

FRIDAY, JUNE 20Theatre22 Presents The Lisbon Traviata(See June 6 for details.)

FRIDAY, JUNE 20PBS/Independent Lens Presents The New Black
KCTS-TV, Channel 9, at 9 p.m., broadcasts The New Black, a groundbreaking documentary about the conversation on same-sex marriage in the African American community during Maryland’s fight for marriage equality in 2012. The New Black takes viewers into the pews and onto the streets and provides a seat at the kitchen table as it tells the story of the historic fight to win marriage equality in Maryland and charts the evolution of this divisive issue within the black community.

SUNDAY, JUNE 22Seattle Frontrunners 2014 Run & Walk with Pride
Run and Walk With Pride is an annual community event open to all, presented by Seattle Frontrunners, an LGBT running club. Join us on Sunday, June 22 in Seward Park (5895 Lake Washington Blvd. S.) for a fun 4K run, 10K run, or 4K walk. Event starts at 9 a.m. www.rwwp.org; seattle-frontrunners-3zjf.squarespace.com

SUNDAY, JUNE 22Seattle Storm Pride Kickoff Game against the Washington Mystics
The first 3,000 fans in attendance will receive a free T-shirt. The Seattle Storm has invited Greater Seattle Business Association (GSBA) Scholars to attend the game in recognition of their achievements. 6 p.m. at Key Arena (Seattle Center, 1st Ave. N. & Harrison St.). Tickets at www.wnba.com/storm/tickets/

MONDAY, JUNE 23Admiral Theater – The Nance(See article in this week’s SGN, Section 2 for details.)

TUESDAY, JUNE 24Pride Mindfulness Gathering
Japanese Garden tour at the Washington Park Arboretum (1075 Lake Washington Blvd. E.) ($6 entrance fee) at 6 p.m. Free talk and meditation at 7 p.m. to explore the great breadth of “presence” within the LGBT community. Discussion will share Eastern and non-dualist philosophical and spiritual traditions. Followed by a tea social. RSVP required at info@dharmabuddies.org. Held at the Tateuchi Room at the Japanese Garden. Join the spirit mindful celebrating your spirit. A gathering of LGBT mindfulness communities to share our spirit, our reflection, and our presence. Hosted by Lotus Sisters and Dharma Buddies, Seattle area meditation groups.

TUESDAY, JUNE 24Celebrating Queer Bodies with Drs. Linda Bacon & Lucy Aphramor
Meet Drs. Linda Bacon and Lucy Aphramor, Queer activists and thought leaders in the Health at EverySize/Body Respect movement, as they help opal: Food & Body Wisdom (1100 NE 45th St., Ste 600) celebrate Seattle Pride. Bacon & Aphramor give you a rare behind the scenes look at their personal journeys and political path to affirming diverse embodiment. Expect a combo of story telling and performance poetry, where narrative, the erotic and memory collide and coalesce. This is a unique opportunity to join with other advocates and thought-leaders in a vibrant discussion of where we’re at, and where next, in advancing body respect for all in the LGBTQ community. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Food and drink provided.

TUESDAY, JUNE 24Admiral Theater – The Nance(See article in this week’s SGN, Section 2 for details.)

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 25Admiral Theater – The Nance(See article in this week’s SGN, Section 2 for details.)

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 25Write With Pride
Celebrate Pride at this creative writing workshop. 7 p.m. at the Calamus Auditorium at Gay City (517 E. Pike St.). www.gaycity.org

THURSDAY, JUNE 26Admiral Theater – The Nance(See article in this week’s SGN, Section 2 for details.)

THURSDAY, JUNE 26Rainbow City Band Summer Concert
Come out for an evening of music with our own Rainbow City Orchestra under the direction of Jerilynn Harris-Kilgore. 7 p.m. at the Fremont Abbey Arts Center (4272 Fremont Ave. N.). FREE (donations accepted). Details at www.rainbowcityband.com

THURSDAY, JUNE 26 - SATURDAY, JUNE 28Parlor Live Comedy Club (Seattle) Presents Pride Tour! With Chuck Roy & Cameron Esposito
Chuck Roy, better known as “Bear,” established himself as the warm-up performer for “The Late, Late Show with Craig Kilborn.” He has made guest-starring appearances on shows such as “Will & Grace” and “3rd Rock From The Sun” and was a semi-finalist on NBC’s “Last Comic Standing.” Cameron Esposito is a regular on “Chelsea Lately” on E! and has appeared on “The Tonight Show” as well as clubs and festivals across the country, including TBS’ “Just for Laughs Chicago” and “SXSW.” Watch these two at Parlor Live Comedy Club (Seattle) (1522 6th Ave. at Pine St.) just in time for the Gay Pride weekend! Two item minimum purchase. 21+ (18+ Thursday.) Tickets: $20/$30. 206-602-1441. www.parlorlive.com. Thursday: 7:30 p.m., Friday: 7:30 p.m. & 10 p.m., Saturday: 7:30 p.m. & 10 p.m.

THURSDAY, JUNE 26Theatre22 Presents The Lisbon Traviata(See June 6 for details.)

FRIDAY, JUNE 27Trans Pride
Annual celebration of the Seattle-area Transgender community. Assemble in front of Seattle Central Community College (1701 Broadway) at 5 p.m.; march to nearby Cal Anderson Park at 6 p.m.; speakers and music 7-10 p.m., featuring a schedule of nationally-renowned speakers from the Trans* community, a performance by The Nasty Habits, and an information & resource fair with organizations that serve and support Trans* and Gender Non-Conforming people. Details at www.transprideseattle.org.

FRIDAY, JUNE 27Open Seattle Pride Weekend with the Storm
Seattle welcomes the reigning WNBA Champions Minnesota Lynx to KeyArena (Seattle Center, 1st Ave. N. & Harrison St.). 7 p.m. The first 3,000 fans will receive Storm Rainbow beads and guest DJ Ricki Leigh will be in the bowl performing before and during the game. Tickets at www.wnba.com/storm/tickets/

FRIDAY, JUNE 27GLSEN Youth Pride Dance
A night for the 21 and younger crowd the GLSEN Youth Pride Dance promises to be a fun night! Music by DJ Puerto Roc, emcee by Regine Dynasty and Nubian Pride, make-up table by the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence. Crazy hat theme with hat-making party the week before the dance! (TBA). Doors 7 p.m., music 8-11 p.m. Belltown Community Center (415 Bell St.) www.facebook.com/events/1386942978213647

SATURDAY, JUNE 28MOHAI Family Pride Day
Celebrate your family pride at MOHAI (Museum of History and Industry, 860 Terry Ave. N.) with Seattle Pride! Check out the Revealing Queer exhibit along with all-day activities, including special performances by Seattle Pride Idol winners, bingo with Lunch Lady Mama, family portraits, make-your-own flair for the 40th Annual Seattle Pride Parade, and more! 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tickets: $14-adults; $12 students/seniors/military. www.mohai.org/exhibits/item/2620-revealing-queer

SATURDAY, JUNE 28Capitol Hill Pride Festival
Celebrate Pride in Seattle’s Gayborhood at this annual street fair on Broadway from E. John St. to E. Roy St, 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Live local music, food, and more than 100 booths featuring nonprofits, artists, and commercial vendors. www.capitolhillpridefestival.info.

SATURDAY, JUNE 28Annual Interfaith PRIDE Celebration Service
Many faiths join together to celebrate PRIDE: the spirit of Love and the Acceptance of all people. Come just as you are to sing, pray, chant, and made Sacred Community. 1 p.m. at All Pilgrims Church (500 Broadway E. at E. Republican St.).

SATURDAY, JUNE 28PrideFest Cyndi/Cher Welcome Party featuring Heklina
3-8 p.m. at the Seattle PrideFest Mainstage (Seattle Center, International Fountain). More info at www.facebook.com/events/1453170404928167/

SATURDAY, JUNE 282014 Seattle Dyke March
Rally from 5-7 p.m. at the Seattle Central Community College Plaza at Broadway and E. Pine St. The March steps off at 7 p.m. to go around Capitol Hill and back to the Plaza. www.seattledykemarch.com/

SATURDAY, JUNE 28CHER Dressed to Kill Tour Pre Function Benefiting Inspire Youth Project
Come and pre func to benefit Inspire Youth Project (formally Rise 'n Shine). Lots of fun and entertainment including an appearance by a CHER impersonator! Admission will include a ride on our CHER Shuttle to and from KeyArena so you don't have to worry about fighting traffic and finding parking. 5-7:30 p.m. at R Place (619 E. Pine St.) on the 3rd Floor. More info at http://seattle.gaycities.com/events/359421-cher-dressed-to-kill-tour-pre-function-benefiting-inspire-youth-project

SATURDAY, JUNE 28Theatre22 Presents The Lisbon Traviata(See June 6 for details.)

SATURDAY, JUNE 2810th Annual "ALL WHITE" Affair Boat Cruise Party, the “Masquerade Edition”
Enjoy a spectacular evening on the water as we take you across the globe with music, fun & excitement. 8 p.m.-2 a.m. on The Islander Yacht. http://seattle.gaycities.com/events/353648-10th-annual-all-white-affair-boat-cruise-party

SUNDAY, JUNE 29Seattle Pride Brunch with George Takei
A fabulous meal at Tom Douglas’ Palace Ballroom (2100 5th Ave.) at 8:30 a.m. to start the most fabulous day of the year! Join Celebrity Grand Marshal George Takei for a morning of delicious food, great company, and general merriment before heading over to watch the Seattle Pride Parade from VIP seating. Tickets: $57.50. www.seattlepride.org/pride-parade/pride-brunch/

SUNDAY, JUNE 29Seattle Pride Parade
George Takei will be the Celebrity Grand Marshall for the 40th Annual Pride Parade themed “Generations of Pride.” Recently appointed Washington State Supreme Court Justice Mary Yu will be a special guest of SO&P at the beginning of the parade. Starting at 11 a.m., the parade kicks off at 4th Avenue & Union St., and will proceed north down 4th Avenue to Denny Way. It will last approximately two and a half hours and will be held rain or shine. www.seattlepride.org/pride-parade/

SUNDAY, JUNE 29Seattle PrideFest
Seattle PrideFest 2014 “United We Pride” will be more bedazzling than ever. Four stages, events over four days, dozens of artists, men's and women's parties, and over 130,000 attendees. www.seattlepridefest.org/

SUNDAY, JUNE 29PrideFest Closing Concert: Steve Grand & Chely Wright
Steve is a (quickly) rising singer-songwriter and Chely is a well-established country star. Both are out artists and we are thrilled to host them for our closing concert for Pride weekend at the Delta Stage at the Seattle Center Mural Amphitheatre. 100% of proceeds to benefit marriage equality non-profits. ALL AGES SHOW. Doors: 7:30 p.m., Steve Grand: 7:45 p.m., Chely Wright: 8:30 p.m.. Pre-sale: $25, at the door: $30. www.brownpapertickets.com/event/688293 Info and VIP at: www.seattlepridefest.org/concert

SUNDAY, JUNE 29 - SUNDAY, JULY 6Victoria, BC Pride
A week of events and activities culminating in the annual Pride Parade and Festival on Sunday, July 6. www.victoriapridesociety.org

SATURDAY, JULY 12Out in the Park – Tacoma’s annual LGBTQA Pride Celebration
Noon-5 p.m., Broadway between 9th and 11th streets. Entertainment, food, fun, and community at this family-friendly event. Watch for more info at www.rainbowcntr.org or http://tacomapride.org/out_in_the_park_2014

SATURDAY, JULY 12Bellingham Pride Family Picnic
Come enjoy a picnic at noon in Bloedel Donovan Park (2214 Electric Ave.) with the entire Bellingham Pride family (that includes you!). Donations gratefully accepted to cover the cost of food. www.bhampride.org/events.shtml

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